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Veterans Disability Litigation
Ken counsels military veterans to help them obtain the disability compensation they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic this week The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans by denial of their disability claims.
What is a VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly payments to veterans with service-related disabilities. The rating is based on the severity of the injury or illness, and can range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is free of tax and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation such as individual unemployment, veterans auto allowance, clothing allowance, and prestabilization and hospitalization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits that they can utilize to increase their earnings over time to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These additional credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists a variety of conditions that make a veteran eligible for disability compensation. However, certain circumstances require an expert's opinion. A skilled lawyer with years of experience can help a client obtain this opinion and provide the evidence needed to prove a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands disability cases and we are well-versed with the complexities of VA laws and procedures. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself at an appeals hearing before the Board of benicia veterans disability law firm Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of kokomo veterans disability law firm an important aspect of his work.
How do I submit a claim?
Veterans must first find the medical evidence that proves their disability. This includes Xrays or doctor's notes, as well with any other documentation that is related to the condition of the veteran. The submission of these records to the VA is very important. If a veteran does not have these documents then the VA must be informed by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This form lets the VA to review your claim before you have the proper information and medical records. This form also preserves the effective date of your compensation benefits in case you have a successful case.
When all the data is provided, the VA will schedule an examination for you. It will depend on the number and type of disabilities you are claiming. If you fail to attend this test, it could delay the process of your claim.
After the examinations are completed after which after the examinations are completed, VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision package. If the VA rejects your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a higher-level review.
At this point, a lawyer can help you. VA-accredited lawyers can now be involved in appeals from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. The VA has an appeals process to appeal these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office which sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you are not happy with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you should state all the issues that you disagree with.
It's also important to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can review the evidence that the VA used in making their decision. Often times, there are missing or insufficient records. This can result in a mistake in the rating.
If you submit your NOD you must choose whether you prefer to have your situation considered by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll have a greater chance of success when you opt for the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
When you request an DRO review, you can request an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on a "de novo" basis, which means they do not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals process and it can take up to three years to reach an appeal to be heard.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee to help you appeal the VA decision regarding a disability claim. The law as it stands today does not allow lawyers to charge fees for assistance with a claim in the beginning. The fee is only due in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits via an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. These people are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent veterans, service members or dependents in a wide variety of cases such as pension claims, disability compensation and claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency. They only get paid when they prevail in their client's appeal and also receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay that is awarded can vary but can be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare instances lawyers or agents may choose to charge an hourly rate. This is uncommon due to two reasons. These issues could take months or even years to be resolved. Second, many veterans and their families can't afford an hourly rate.
Ken counsels military veterans to help them obtain the disability compensation they deserve. He also represents clients at VA Board of Veterans Appeals hearings.
According to a lawsuit filed by the Yale Law School Veterans Legal Services Clinic this week The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminated for decades against Black veterans by denial of their disability claims.
What is a VA Disability?
The disability rating determines the amount of monthly payments to veterans with service-related disabilities. The rating is based on the severity of the injury or illness, and can range between 0% and 100% in increments of 10% (e.g. 20 percent, 30 percent, etc.). The compensation is free of tax and provides a minimum income to the disabled veteran and his family.
The VA also offers other programs that offer additional compensation such as individual unemployment, veterans auto allowance, clothing allowance, and prestabilization and hospitalization benefits. These benefits are in addition to the basic disability compensation.
The Social Security Administration also gives veterans special credits that they can utilize to increase their earnings over time to be eligible for disability or retirement benefits. These additional credits are referred to as "credit for service."
Code of Federal Regulations lists a variety of conditions that make a veteran eligible for disability compensation. However, certain circumstances require an expert's opinion. A skilled lawyer with years of experience can help a client obtain this opinion and provide the evidence needed to prove a claim for disability compensation.
Sullivan & Kehoe has extensive experience in representing veterans in appeals and claims for disability. We are dedicated to assisting our clients receive the disability benefits they are entitled to. We have handled thousands disability cases and we are well-versed with the complexities of VA laws and procedures. Our firm was established in 1996 by a disabled vet who after having successfully represented himself at an appeals hearing before the Board of benicia veterans disability law firm Appeals Hearing and gaining the support of veterans, made the rights of kokomo veterans disability law firm an important aspect of his work.
How do I submit a claim?
Veterans must first find the medical evidence that proves their disability. This includes Xrays or doctor's notes, as well with any other documentation that is related to the condition of the veteran. The submission of these records to the VA is very important. If a veteran does not have these documents then the VA must be informed by the claimant (or their VSO).
The next step is a filing of an intention to file. This form lets the VA to review your claim before you have the proper information and medical records. This form also preserves the effective date of your compensation benefits in case you have a successful case.
When all the data is provided, the VA will schedule an examination for you. It will depend on the number and type of disabilities you are claiming. If you fail to attend this test, it could delay the process of your claim.
After the examinations are completed after which after the examinations are completed, VA will examine the evidence and send you a decision package. If the VA rejects your claim, you have one year from the date of the letter to request a higher-level review.
At this point, a lawyer can help you. VA-accredited lawyers can now be involved in appeals from the beginning, which is a huge benefit for those seeking disability benefits.
How do I appeal a denial?
Denial of veterans disability benefits can be a gruelling experience. The VA has an appeals process to appeal these decisions. The first step is to file a Notice of Disagreement with the VA regional office which sent you the Rating Decision. In your Notice Of Disagreement, you have to explain to the VA why you are not happy with their decision. You don't have to list every reason, but you should state all the issues that you disagree with.
It's also important to request your C-file (claims file) so that you can review the evidence that the VA used in making their decision. Often times, there are missing or insufficient records. This can result in a mistake in the rating.
If you submit your NOD you must choose whether you prefer to have your situation considered by a Decision Review Officer or by the Board of Veterans Appeals. Generally speaking, you'll have a greater chance of success when you opt for the DRO review DRO review than with the BVA.
When you request an DRO review, you can request an individual hearing before a senior rating specialist. The DRO will conduct a review of your claim on a "de novo" basis, which means they do not give deference to the previous decision. This usually results in an entirely new Rating Decision. You can also choose to have your claim reviewed by the BVA in Washington. This is the most lengthy appeals process and it can take up to three years to reach an appeal to be heard.
What is the cost an attorney could charge?
Lawyers can charge a fee to help you appeal the VA decision regarding a disability claim. The law as it stands today does not allow lawyers to charge fees for assistance with a claim in the beginning. The fee is only due in the event that the lawyer wins your case or increases your benefits via an appeal. The fees are typically paid directly from any lump-sum payment you receive from the VA.
Veterans can identify accredited representatives by using the VA's searchable database for accredited attorneys or claims agents. These people are accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs and are able to represent veterans, service members or dependents in a wide variety of cases such as pension claims, disability compensation and claims.
The majority of veterans' disability advocates work on a contingency. They only get paid when they prevail in their client's appeal and also receive back pay from VA. The amount of backpay that is awarded can vary but can be as high as 20 percent of a claimant's past-due benefits.
In rare instances lawyers or agents may choose to charge an hourly rate. This is uncommon due to two reasons. These issues could take months or even years to be resolved. Second, many veterans and their families can't afford an hourly rate.
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